Central Nervous System Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the main components of the central nervous system(CNS)
A
The brain and spinal chord
2
Q
What does the brain do in the CNS
A
It controls how we think, learn, move, and feel.
3
Q
What does the spinal chord do in the CNS
A
It carries messages back and forth between the brain and nerves that run through our body
4
Q
How does the CNS process/respond to stimuli
A
Feedback loops
5
Q
What is the role of the neurons in the CNS
A
To send and receive neurotransmitters-chemicals that carry info between brain cells.
